Tag Archives: City Hall
Kelowna ready to host Olympic curling qualifiers
Kelowna will be at the centre of the curling world this month as the Olympic Qualification Event gets underway at the Kelowna Curling Club.The competition runs Dec. 5 to 18 and will determine the fina...
Dec 05, 2025
Over $39.5M in Greater Vernon capital projects planned for 2026
Greater Vernon will see a lot of investments into assets in the coming year.A report to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) stated that it had over $39,500,000 worth of projects planned for 2...
Dec 04, 2025
Parade with a purpose brings holiday cheer and road closures to Kelowna
Kelowna residents can expect some festive fun and traffic delays this weekend as the 6th annual Parade with a Purpose takes over downtown. The parade, which supports youth mental health through the KG...
Dec 04, 2025
Vernon's parking pass to be sold through HotSpot in 2026
Parking permits will be available in less than a month, and can only be secured through the city's parking provider.Vernon will be selling its annual parking passes through HotSpot starting at 10 a.m....
Dec 04, 2025
Kelowna council to review draft 2026 budget Thursday
Kelowna city council will review the draft 2026 budget on Thursday, with a final decision expected next week.The $1.051-billion plan keeps the proposed tax increase below five per cent, while focusing...
Dec 03, 2025
Vernon addressing public safety concerns by bringing in more RCMP members, support staff
The local police force is going to get a boost over the next few years.During the Budget 2026 special meeting Monday, Dec. 1, Vernon City Council heard a report from the RCMP requesting funding to bri...
Dec 03, 2025
Kelowna council reviews preliminary 2026 budget with tax increase proposed
Kelowna city council has received an overview of the 2026 preliminary budget, providing a framework for next year's financial planning. The budget is designed to support essential services, maintain c...
Dec 02, 2025
Snow in the forecast could slow waste collection in Central Okanagan
Curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup across the Central Okanagan may be delayed as early December snow begins to build. The Regional District of Central Okanagan says sudden or heavy snow...
Dec 01, 2025
Vernon Council endorses tax rate of 9.73 per cent in 2026, includes additional spending
Vernon has set its tax rate for 2026 at 9.73 per cent, a figure the mayor concedes is "...a very large number for people having to pay it."The rate was originally projected to be 10.24 per cent, but t...
Dec 01, 2025
Vernon council to deliberate budget Monday
The City of Vernon will set its budget for the coming year at a special meeting Monday.Vernon City Council will hold its budget deliberations, where they will discuss the city's spending and taxation ...
Nov 28, 2025
